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The book launch of 'What's a Company For?' by Professor Pepper is to take place at the Richmond Building in Portsmouth on 28 October 2026. The event is free to attend and will feature discussions on business ethics.
Join us for the Book Launch of "What's a company for? - A problem in business ethics" by Professor Pepper, Emeritus Professor at LSE
Is the job of a Company Director simply to make as much money as possible as quickly as possible for shareholders? Do businesses have obligations to employees, other stakeholders, and society as a whole? And, most pressingly of all, do they have any responsibility for the environment, for social inequality, and to sustain fair competition in a world dominated by mega-corporations?
In this book, Professor Alexander (‘Sandy’) Pepper, Chair of the University Board of Governors and Emeritus Professor at LSE, considers the controversial subject of corporate purpose. Drawing on ideas from philosophy, economics, law, and management studies, he critically examines competing answers to the question ‘What’s a Company For?’.
The Launch will include a drinks reception, short presentation by Professor Pepper and networking over drinks and canapes.
What's a Company For? - A Problem in Business Ethics will be availble to buy through LSE Press.
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Reschedulled: What's a Company For? - A Problem in Business Ethics takes place on Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 17:00.
Reschedulled: What's a Company For? - A Problem in Business Ethics is held at Richmond Building in Portsmouth (Portland Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3DE).
Entry to Reschedulled: What's a Company For? - A Problem in Business Ethics is free.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Richmond Building can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
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Reschedulled: What's a Company For? - A Problem in Business Ethics
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The book launch of 'What's a Company For?' by Professor Pepper is to take place at the Richmond Building in Portsmouth on 28 October 2026. The event is free to attend and will feature discussions on business ethics.
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Join us for the Book Launch of "What's a company for? - A problem in business ethics" by Professor Pepper, Emeritus Professor at LSE
Is the job of a Company Director simply to make as much money as possible as quickly as possible for shareholders? Do businesses have obligations to employees, other stakeholders, and society as a whole? And, most pressingly of all, do they have any responsibility for the environment, for social inequality, and to sustain fair competition in a world dominated by mega-corporations?
In this book, Professor Alexander (‘Sandy’) Pepper, Chair of the University Board of Governors and Emeritus Professor at LSE, considers the controversial subject of corporate purpose. Drawing on ideas from philosophy, economics, law, and management studies, he critically examines competing answers to the question ‘What’s a Company For?’.
The Launch will include a drinks reception, short presentation by Professor Pepper and networking over drinks and canapes.
What's a Company For? - A Problem in Business Ethics will be availble to buy through LSE Press.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Richmond BuildingPortland Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3DE
Charles Dickens, Portsmouth
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When is Reschedulled: What's a Company For? - A Problem in Business Ethics?
Reschedulled: What's a Company For? - A Problem in Business Ethics takes place on Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 17:00.
Where is Reschedulled: What's a Company For? - A Problem in Business Ethics taking place?
Reschedulled: What's a Company For? - A Problem in Business Ethics is held at Richmond Building in Portsmouth (Portland Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3DE).
How much are tickets for Reschedulled: What's a Company For? - A Problem in Business Ethics?
Entry to Reschedulled: What's a Company For? - A Problem in Business Ethics is free.
Is there anywhere to stay near Reschedulled: What's a Company For? - A Problem in Business Ethics?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Richmond Building can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
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